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In Santa’s Debt

December 12, 2015 6 Comments

In Santa’s Debt

By Nick Dunster

Two brothers are admiring their piles of presents on Christmas morning.

“Just look at all these gifts from Santa,” the little brother says. “He’s the best.”

“Hey,” the big brother says, “you do know Mum and Dad got you all these.”

There’s an awkward silence while the mother clears her throat and the father scratches his eyebrow. How are they going to get out of this one?

“Don’t be so stupid,” the little brother says. “Everyone knows Mum and Dad couldn’t afford all these. That would be ridiculous.”

“Exactly,” the father says, staring at the mother. “Santa eh? What a guy.”

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  1. Bobby Warner says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:23 am

    That’s one way to keep Santa alive, Nick. Nice job!

    Reply
    • fiftywordsdaily says

      December 12, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks Bobby – I’ll leave out a mince pie for you…Nick

      Reply
  2. Joanne R. Fritz says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Such a cute story. Nicely done.

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    • fiftywordsdaily says

      December 13, 2015 at 3:51 am

      Thanks so much Joanne – have a good one! Nick

      Reply
  3. Lisa Scuderi-Burkimsher says

    December 13, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Very cute Christmas story. Nicely done.

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    • fiftywordsdaily says

      December 14, 2015 at 12:11 am

      Thanks for the feedback Lisa – hope you have a great Christmas, Nick

      Reply

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